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ALL ABOUT A MAN.
Forty Women Engage in a Hair-Pnlling
Match-Police Ouell the Disturbance.

Forty Women Engage in a Hair-Pnlling
Mateh-Police 0uell the Disturbance.
NEw YORK, March 16.-About forty
members of the Ladies' German Schuetz-
band Benefit Society of Newarks engaged
in scrimmage Monday night.
1t was little short of q riot
The members were divided into two flc-
tions. One Of them is led by Mrs Meta
Hilson, the President, and the other by
Mrs. Annie Smith.
The point of division was as to allowing
men to become members Of the society
Mrs. HilsOn, believing that none of tNe
ladies were fitted for Corresponding Secre-
tary, had her faction elect her husband TO
the position. He performed the duties for
a year, and when, at the expiration of his
term, the usual complimentary resolutions
were offered, and some one stepped for
ward to give him gold-headed cane in
acknowledgement of his services. Mrs.
Smith became excited, and warmly de
nounced him. She said he had embezzlci
the soGaty's money and was thief.
The. meeting adjourned in confusion and
the next day Mrs. Smith had Hilson ar
rested for the alleged embezzlement. JUS
tice ROder, who examined the books al
HilsOn's request, honorably acquitted him.
Monday was the time for the holding Of
the next regular meeting after these devel-
opments. Before the appointed hour Mrs,
Smith gathered her forces and went through
an election of officers. When the HilsOn
party entered the hall they found the Off
GERS chairs occupied A warm struggle
ensued for the possession of the gayel and
the two factions engaged in hair-pulling
match.
For a season the air was full of shrieks
lamentations and yells. Mrs. Smith had
provided herself with a cat-o-nine-tails, aud
laid it around in the livlieSt conceivable
fashion, while the gavel was used with good
effect by some one eS. $pumber OF men
meeting in another room at
tempted to quell the disturbance, but were
pOwerless to do it, and the police were sum
mOned.
Warrants have been issued for some of
the cOmbatants on the complaint of those
when they vanquished.
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TOWNS UNDER WATER.
Disastrous Floods In the NOrthwest-Grea
Alarm Along the Missouri.


Alarm Along the Missouri.
BISMARCK, OAK, March 16.-The
Northern Pacific train from the West,
which was delayed seventy hours from
flood, reached here last night.
The reports indicate that the Missouri
must break within week, and there is
great alarm among the people living along
the banks. The Yellowstone, Little Mis-
souri and Prior rivers are free OF ice and
flooding their. banks.
Over thirty bridges on the Northern
Pacific, between this point and Billings.
have been swept away and much damage
has been oceasioned by the floods. Pas
sengers report that Miles City has been
twice inundated within the last week, and
u report reaches here that the town Is again
under water. Water flowed In all the
streets, and in one street in the rear of the
town it was over ten feet deep, compelling
business men to remain from their homes
oil night
At Medora the water in the Little Mis-
souri, has surrounded the extensive slaugh-
terhouSes and refrigerators Of the Marquis
de MOres, and Mandan, five miles west Of
here, is preparing for the worst. The Lit
tie Heart river, Just south of Mandan, is
now open about twenty miles above its
confluence with the Missouri, and when
the ice in the latter stream breaks here
Mandan will be inundated, as the town Is
built on low ground.
The dynamite shipped to this point by
the Northern Pacific will be used in blow
ing out the ice about the piers OF the mas
sive iron bridge, and every precautiOn Is
being taken to prevent disaster. There can
he no protection for the settlers along the
banks for many miles south. Never in the
history of the country has there been so
much show. 1t is now pouring inte the
Missouri in immense torrents, and every
creek is swelled TO the dignity of river.
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Tragedy on a Train,

RED BANK, y. j., March lG.-An un'
known man about II years old shot and
killed himself on the o'clock train from
Long Branch lrst night just before il
reached this place The body was left
here. There is nothing on it to indicate
name or residence.
The suicide wore fur cup, small check
clothing and low shoes. lie had no money
but carried SILVER watch and red wood
tobacco box. lie also had vial Of medi-
cine which had been put up by Druggist
Martin, OF Long Branch, on prescription
for brain trouble. The medicine was given
by Martin to a cOlored man who brought
the prescription and he does not know who
IL WAS for.
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Acknowledged THEIR DEFEAT.
The south Boston strike Declared on and
Boycotts Lifted.

Boston, March l6.-The former EN-
ployes of the South Boston Railroad met
last evening and formally declared the
strike of by a vote of l2G to2G, with many
not waiting.
The report of the auditors showed that
but 81 |, l35. 40 had been received, while
Sl2, O37.6i had been expended. Much
dissatisfaction WAS expressed over this,
some speakers charging dishonesty. The
committee was ordered to make further in
vestigatiOn.
An address TO the public was adopted,
acknowledging the defeat Of the strikers,
and asking that all boycottS be lifted.
Alter the vote to surrender had been car
ried, the chairman laid down his gavel
with the remark that he had got the strike
declared of and could now return to work.
Cries of TRAITOR" ''scab," etc, were
hurled at the chairman, the men believing
that he had sold out TO the company.
When quiet was restored another chair
man Was elected and votes of thanks
passed to those who had assisted the men
during the strike.
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Elder CHARGED viii, Embe,tl.ment.

GREENsBURG, PA, March l6.-lt was
learned this morning that Squire John A.
Elder, who left Mt. Pleasant last week,
was in PittSburg. James Warden, of Mt.
Pleasant, one of Elders bondSmen, came
TO Greensburg to-day and served outs war
rant against Elder for the embezzlement Of
81, 500. Officers, armed with the proper
papers, left at noon for Pittsburg, where
they will arrest him and bring him here
tor hearing.
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FREIGHT TRAFFIC. RESUMED.
Nearing the End of the Trouble on the
Nypano Road.

Nearing the End of the Trouble on the
Sypano Road.
YOUNGSTOWN, March l6.-Freight traf-
lie is slowly but steadily being resumed on
the NypanO road.
The officials are putting on new men to
fill the places of the strikers.
Three freight trains arrived from Cleve-
land during the night and started on their
return trip, each having full complement
of loaded cars. This morning a train OF
thirty cars was taken out on the Sharon
branch to Shenango, by Traiumaster Dom
aldSOn.
Several men brought in from other
points to work in the Pennsylvania yard
were seen by the strikers and induced to
Leave
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No Danger of War.

BERLIN, March IG.-lt is reported that
Emperor william, on receiving the French
General, Marquis D'Abkac, said: Tell
your compatriots that there is no danger Of
war So long ~ live, shall use all my
influence TO maintain peace. God will
soon call me Ia Himself. do not wish 10
leave my people heritage Of blood. Ger
many shares my desire Tor good relations
with France"
Letters from Prague refer 20 an earth
quake on Saturday around Pezitsiam, and
-ay that the village of Birksnberg was de.
stroyed, the inhabitants taking refuge in
Prague
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THE COAL MINERS.
Rates of transportation to be Discussed
The Railroad Action.

The Railroad Action.
PITrsBURG, March l6.-The railroad
coal operators of Pittsburg district appoint
ed coILmittee this afternoon to attend a
conference of operators at Cleveland to-
morrow. The conference has been called
to arrange prices and to try and induce the
boat and railroad companies to reduce the
transportation rates. The committee ap'
pointed at yesterdays meeting to confer
with the railroad officials here regarding
rates reported that hereafter coal will
not bc.included in the general classification,
but will be a special article of freight. As
result, rates will be practically the same
as the present open tariff rates. This
change will prevent cutting, 50 that large
and small shippers will all pay alike. II
was also stated that the boats which trans
Ter the coal from Cleveland To Chicago
and other points on the lakes have in
creased their rates. These changes, il Is
claimed, will increase the cost of transpOr-
tatiOn so much that Pittsburg and Hook
ing Valley coal will be shut out from the
lake points near Chicago. II is probable
that the price of coal will be advanced ten
cents at the Cleveland meeting Five
of this will 20 TO mining, two to Labor and
three To transportation.
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Hoosier Postmaster in Prison

INDIANAPOLIS, March l6.-Noah E.
Flory, ex- postmaster of Tulip, Greene couu-
ty, has been arrested and brought here by
the authorities. He is charged with sell
ing postage stamps for less price than the
Government rates. His pOstotice was
mysteriously blown up two months ago by
dynamite, and it WAS understood that
everything was destroyed, but the stamps
at cheap rates raised the suspicion that the
postmaster knows something of the blow
ing up" and that the stamps were not de-
l SfrOyRl
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Cutting in search Of a situation.

q NEW ORLEANS, March ia. X Cut
ting, who came near getting Mexico and
the United States to fighting, has turned
up here as an applicant for a job of type
setting. He SAYS he has been obliged, by
circumstances, 90 give up for the present
the idea of organizing n tilisbustering ex-
petition against Mexico, but hopes 70 carry
ont the plan some time. He would also
like to get some one to back him as lee
timer
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A PROHIBITION DEFEAT.
Illinois Legislators Vote Down the Pro-
poSeI Amendment.

posed Amendment.
SPRINGFIELD, Ills, March l6.-The
galleries Of the House were crowded with
spectators this morning to witness the
action of the House upon a resolution to
submit Prohibitory amendment at the
general election.
Mr.. Lamont (Pronibitionist) called up
the special order and delivered a ten
minutes speech in favor Of the resolution.
The previous question was moved and a
division called. The motion was lost by
a vote of So nays to 30 ayes.
Mr.. Crafts, of Cook county, offered an
amendment providing for the payment by
the State OF all damages OF property de-
stroyed OF deprecated by carrying out the
provisions of the proposed amendment
A motion to lay the amendment OF
Crafts on the table was lost BY vote Of "
nays TO 81 yeas. A substitute to the orig
inal resolution was offered by Mr.. Collins.
of Adams county, providing for uniform
license of 81 900.
A division was called on the motion to
table the substitute resolution in q vote OF
80 years to 40 nays Crafts amendment
was adopted by q vote of 81 ayes To 90 nays.
The main question was then ordered and
upon roll call the proposed constitutional
amendment was lost by q vote Of 7S nays
to 60 years.
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A TERRIBLE COLLISION.
On the New York Central Road-Fiye Men
Injured.


GENEVA, y. Y, March l6.--A collision
occurred on the Auburn branch of the
New York Central railroad at 8 O'Clock
this evening, a few rods west of the
station at this place, between the express
train from Rochester and freight train,
in which several men received severe
injuries and much damage was done TO
the engines and cars. The approach TO
the Geneva station is by a sharp curve,
and the engineer of the express did not
see the freight until an instant before the
collision. Immediately after the accident
the Geneva fire alarm was rung, and the
department accompanied by hundreds
of persons fastened to the scene Of the
disaster. The situation of the engines and
contiguous cars makes il seem marvellous
that the engineers and firemen were not
crushed to death. The engines stand on
the ground only little removed from the
rails Both pilots and headlights were
driven under the express engine. The fol-
lowing is list of the injured
WILLIAM MANNING, OF Rochester,
engineer Of the express; compound fracture
afthe left leg and injured about the head.
MICHAEL MOORE, of Rochester, fireman
Of the express; sprained wrist.
CHARLES OUsTERHoUT, Syracuse, ire
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The Humphreys Failure,

SJsciul TsIrqruR % M, RCJis!'r.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, March l6.-The
failure of Humphreys & Son isstill amattel
of much interest to all the business peopl,
OF this valley. The National Bank was
caught for $1,000, but they will probably
get out even ~ they are IN the third class
OF preferred creditors. The Kanawha Val
ley Bank is in the sixth class for S3, 25C
aud will not fare so well. Vance, Hughes
X Co, of Wheeling, are down in the fifth
class for 81, 500. K. s. Carr is the assignee.
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VIII PLAY at wa shinGton.

New YORK, March 16.-In response ia
request signed by President Cleveland,
the members of his Cabinet, Gen. Sherl'
dan and other prominent residents OF
Washington, A. NJ Palmer, manager OF the
Maiden Square Theatre, has arranged to
take his entire company to Washington
April Is, and present Jim, the Penman,
for the benefit of the actors fund. The
entire proceeds are TO go TO that fund with
out anY deduction for eXpenses.
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WoodsiieIsl Notes,

SPECIAL 7stegraB 10 h R,qis,r.
WOODsFIELD, o., March 16.-Our town
Is organizing Building Association, some
thing long needed here.
Sam. Morris has accepted position In
EldoradO, Kansas.
Harvey Smith, who has been home for
several months, visiting bis parents, re-
turned 10 Columbus, Tuesday.
Miss Bert Jones has been ON the sick
list, bat IL convalescent.
H. X. West had another Indian Agency
offered him, but declined. Henry had
enough Of the Indians.
Miss I,ouise Buchanan made our town
a flying visit last week.
Several new families moved IN town In
the last week or two, which, we think, bet
ter than losing that many; always glad 70
see them come. Come, more.
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RHODE ISLAND RAIDS.
The Platform of the Republican State
Convention.

Convention.
PROVIDENCE, X. l., March l6.-The
Republican State Convention met here to-
day. The platform adopted gives ad-
herence to the American system of pro-
lection to home labor and home industries.
while We realize that there are inequali-
ties in our present tariff which should be
corrected, and that duties on imports
should, as occasion demands, bereadiusted
to meet the needs OF business and the re-
quirements of revenue for the Govern
ment, we deuOunCe all horizontal reduC-
tiOnS or attempts To embody i'll our national
legislation the principles of free trade.
The platform approves civil service re-
form and condemns the violation of this
principle by the present national admins
tr;ltiOu as displayed in the Appointment OF
active partisans to the most important
Federal offices in this State and in the
striking neglect of duty in refusing for par
tisan reasons to ill the vacancy i'll the
office of the United States Marshal for this
district. The party is in favor of enforce
ment of the prohibtory law rather than
of the law ITSELF and the belief is
declared that the General Assembly should
submit TO the people a proposition for a
constitutional amendment providing for
the abolition of the registry tax as a pre-
requisite for voting, and that the adoption
of such an amendment would conduce to
the welfare OF the State.
We endorse the action Of the State Sen
ate in passing resolution submitting to
the electors proposed amendment to the
State Constitution abolishing the real
estate qualifications as \ prerequisite for
voting
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News From the Racers.

'h" ioEH, March l6. Captain Robin
SON, OF the steamship Erin, which arrived
arrived trom London, brought the latest
news i'om the scho"uCr yachts, Coronet
AMI u1unt!cSs. The Yachts were seen on
>'H'Ay hight 20 miles east of the Sandy
MOO" tight ship by the second officer OF the
,.' l.,'n' who was then on duty. The Captain
"'l' not informed Of the burning of any
.,+nIiN but flare signals, but these were
NO" u M such a way that the officer was
.rr' T,t,v 'NSt they were not shown by pilots.
-. tue night was clear and the wind at the
,r5;- ,ti' '5 east northeast, blowing strong
- D'' lict alone attracted the attention of
s ,us olIieer on duty, for he said it was two
POINTS nearer the wind than he had ever
.l .5Tn a pilot boat steer. The yachts were
nni.S mn ''oSe together, and both going along
'''''sf all the sail they could GARY.
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NIrRlnIa'H AHaeInhIK.

RICHMOND, Va, March 16.-Pursuant
to the Governors call, the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia met here to-day at noon in
extra session. Both houses promptly or
gauized, and Joint committee was ap.
pointed tO notify the Governor that the
Legislature was ready for business. Soon
thereafter message from the Executive
was received and read. The Governor
calls attention to the condition Of the pub
lie debt, and urges immediate action on
the report Of the revisers Of the Code,
which was submitted to-day. He con
clndes with the hope that the Legislature
will be equal TO the requirements OF the
occasion
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APnrhnn for the Miners.

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 16.-Th'
most important case disposed Of at th'
executive session of the Pardon Board, las
night, was that of the Washington county
miners, who were granted pardon. Th'
Board also recommended pardon in tb'
case Of Andrew Ehman, arrested at Della
ware, o., for .iail-breaking. Harry Gillian
OF Allegheny county, was relunsed par
don. The case OF Milton Weston, (which
was argued at great length, was held Ove1
until next Tuesday.
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Merohnnfs. Read This.

To those subject to the vexations of busi-
ness life, dyspepsia and feeling of debil-
ity, irritability and dependency, We say,
take Simmons Liver Regulator. The Reg
ulator is free from any injurious mineral
substance; not disagreeable; can be taken
at any time without interfering with bust
ness or pleasure. 1t is gentle, safe, and n
good digestor. 1t is. unequalled IN the
cure of piles, constipation, bad breath,
sick headache and bilious complaints.
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Shot by Burg lar.

NEW YORK, March lG. The residence
of Mr.. Lyman Weeks. Dekalb avenue,
Brooklyn, was entered by burglar at
about midnight. He broke side light
by the basement door and then gained an
easy entrance.
Mr.. Weeks heard the noise and, jump
ing out of bed, rushed down stairs. As he
reached the lower hall the burglar pulled
his pistol and fired The bullet lodged in
Mr.. Weeks breast and caused instant
death
The murderer then made his escape
without being seen by any of the inmates
of the house, nor is there any clue to his
identity. Captain Dunn and the entire
force of his precinct are hard at work try
ing TO run down the criminal.
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Rhode island. Republican conyentis

PROVIDENCE, K. l., March l6 The Re
publican State Convention was held 10
Lows Opera House, this city, to-day. u.
b. Metralf, an alleged Prohibitonist oI
Pawtucket, was chosen permanent chair
man, and the present State officers were
renominated for the ensuing year, a fol-
lows: Governor, George Peabody Wet.
more, OF Newport; Lieutenant Governor,
Lucus T. Darling. Of Pawtucket; Secre
tary Of State, Joshua NJ. Addeman, o
Providence; State Treasurer, Samuel Clark
Of Lincoln; Attorney General, Edwin Met
calf Of Providence
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pana.s Latest Journalistic Venture.

New YORK. March 16.-The first num-
Der of the ErJaiHg Sun is announced for
tomorrow Elaborate preparations for
producing an entirely separate and distinct
paper from the morning issue have been
made. New quarters in the Sun building
have been fitted up and new material and
all modern improvements including the in
candescent light are conspicuous features
of the new establishment. The EreRing
San will be under the editorial guidance
of Amos J. CumminS.
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The School superIntendsnts.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March l6.--At the
Convention of School Superintendent to-
day papers were read upon the powers and
duties of officers and teachers The men,
bers of the Convention called on the Presi-
dent in body this afternoon.
At the evening session industrial Edu-
cation in Schools" was discussed by Col.
F. w. Parker, Normal Park, Ill Hon.
J. W. DicvinsOn, Boston; W. Fl. Powell,
of Washington, d. c.; II. W. Compton,
Toledo, O., and Mat r. Bingham, of North
Carolina
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Another Bridge Accident.

MARIETTA, O., March lG.-Thc engine
and tender of the east-bouhd morning
train on the Marietta, Columbus and
Northern Railroad went through the Vim,
cent trestle twelve miles from Marietta.
Lyle Vincent and Albert Booth, engineer
and fireman were killed, and John Mccoy
and Vim. Stewart, conductor and brake
man, were badly scalded. Michael Early,
passenger, had his left leg mashed The
engine had been shifting and was backing
to hitch to a train, when it became de-
rallied and ran off the trestle, knocking il
down
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Capt. Eads' Remains.

ST. LOUIS, March 1s.-Tbe remains Of
the distinguished civil engineer, Captain
James y. Eads, who died at Sassau 1sl.
ands on the sth instant, arrived here sbout
II o'clock this morning. Arrzpgemssts
for the funeral have not been completed,
but il will take place from Christ Epsseo-
pal Church some time tomorow. Rev.
DIR. Schuyler, the rector, viii odSeisfr.
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Idle Gossip.

CLEVELAND, ONO, March 1G.-The
report telegraphed from New York this
afternoon that President John Newell was
about to resign from the Lake Shore man
a.ement is wholly diScredited at the Lake
Shore headquarters in this city. Mr.. New
ell is not in Cleveland ana no one is author
lied to speak for him and the story is re-
ssArded aS idle gossip.
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tn y.,. on IN. Question Of Secession.

HALIFAX, ". s., March lG.-It is now
reported that The Nova Scotia government
will, at an early day. submit to popular
vote the question OF secession from the
Dominion. The question Of local govern
mcut was elected purely ON the seeesion
issue, and it feels that il must carry on
the agitation unless il receives instructions
10 the contrary from the electorate.
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THE WRETCHED GZAR.
WHAT THE BOMBS WERE MADE OF THAT
WERE 10 BE HURLED
At His August Mtas-A Gloomy View Of ths Pia
RasSia Drifting Iub Oliey Of Desperate
ysatlres- es-Rmperor William
Talks Peace.

ST. PETERSBURG, March l6.-The
Osscal Messenger publishes the following:
'On Sunday last at eleven o'clock in the
morning. three students Of the St Peters
burg University were arrested in the New
sky Prospect, having in their posssaaion
bombs. The prisoners admitted that they
belonged to q secret Criminal Society.
The bombs found on them were charged
with dynamite. Each bomb was arranged
10 throw eleven halls aud all thes halls
were filed with strychnine.
''The Car and Czarina came hack ftom
Gatschins to St. Petersburg yesterday
morning, attended the ball given by the
Grand Duke Vladimir and returned to
Gatschina in the evening""